Job description
Company Overview:
Huntapac Produce Ltd is a fourth generation family-owned business which was established in 1942. Nestled in a small village in the heart of Lancashire, we specialise in growing, packing and distributing a variety of root vegetables, brassicas and salads.
Supplying some of the major supermarkets in the UK as well as independent retailers, wholesalers, food service, caterers and food manufacturing sectors standards are consistently very high and a strong management team ensure these standards are maintained at all times. Family tradition and a commitment to quality are still as important today as they were 80 years ago. This heritage has passed down through generations of the Hunter family and ensures that Huntapac is supplying high quality produce whilst embracing a rapidly changing food market – From this seed of thought; the 'Roots' brand was launched
Huntapac are looking for a self-motivated individual with initiative, that can work well within a team. Someone who can work to high-standards with good time management and a can-do attitude. You will be experienced in using heavy cultivation equipment
- ASA Lift share harvester
- Grimme Varitron harvester
- Simon Top Lifter harvester
- Carrots and Parsnip harvester
- To operate a self-propelled harvester.
- To operate a trailed harvester
- Proven Experience Required
- Salary: from 40K depending on experience. Plus overtime hours will be provided.
- Previous experience as a tractor driver (minimum 2 years).
Duties
- Operate and maintain tractors and other heavy equipment for various tasks on the farm.
- Assist with irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of crops.
- Perform heavy lifting as needed for loading and unloading equipment or supplies.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines while operating machinery.
- Experience operating tractors or other heavy equipment is preferred..
- Ability to use power tools and hand tools effectively.
- Knowledge of basic math skills for measuring and calculating quantities.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately.
What We Offer
- Salaried Rate +Overtime Pay over /52.5 hours
- Continual Training Provided
- Friendly Team Environment
- PPE Provided
- Company Events
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
